Title

Author

Publication Date

4-2000

Type of Culminating Activity

Thesis

Degree Title

Master of Science in Health Science, Health Policy

Major Advisor

Gary Shook

Advisor

Sarah R. Cox

Advisor

Judith Murray

Abstract

Chronic diseases are among the most expensive types of conditions to manage in the health care system. This study examines chronic disease self-management in the current health care system, its costs, and why some programs are successful in managing chronic disease and reducing costs. For the purpose of this paper, chronic disease self-management programs shall be referred to as chronic disease management programs, as all programs studied were self-management programs.